Riverside, CA

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Riverside
Riverside
Monument Peak Panorama
One of my favorite places at the Mission Inn is a bit hard to find. It's near the back of the property where there's a several story open atrium with a gorgeous spiral staircase that seems to float in mid-air. It's absolutely stunning to see in person. #details
roses over looking gazebo

Where to stay in Riverside

Aerial view of the historic skyline of downtown Riverside, California, USA.

Downtown Riverside

4/5(383 area reviews)

Travelers to Downtown Riverside praise its stunning river views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

Downtown Riverside
Getting ready to take the metrolink to Union Station.

Eastside

3.5/5(41 area reviews)

Though Eastside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Metropolitan Museum.

Eastside
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La Sierra

3.5/5(120 area reviews)

While visiting La Sierra, you might make a stop by sights like Castle Park Amusement Park and Galleria at Tyler.

La Sierra
palm trees in front of the boathouse in Fairmount park, Riverside

Canyon Crest

While Canyon Crest might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Performing Arts Center and University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens.

Canyon Crest
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Victoria

If you're spending some time in Victoria, Riverside Tennis Center and Andulka Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

Victoria
Aerial View of a large Public University in Irvine, California

University

While visiting University, you might make a stop by sights like University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens and SRC Arena.

University
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
3649 Mission Inn Ave Riverside CA
The price is ₩244,347 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
₩244,347
₩333,821 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Riverside. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,229 reviews)
Great place to stay.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Hotel Xola

Hotel Xola

2.5 out of 5
24630 Sunnymead Boulevard Moreno Valley CA
The price is ₩102,708 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
₩102,708
₩116,260 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Moreno Valley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,583 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Hotel Xola
MainStay Suites Moreno Valley Near March Air Reserve Base

MainStay Suites Moreno Valley Near March Air Reserve Base

2.5 out of 5
23120 Sunnymead Boulevard Moreno Valley CA
The price is ₩115,420 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
₩115,420
₩130,424 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Moreno Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,139 reviews)
clean

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

MainStay Suites Moreno Valley Near March Air Reserve Base
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The New Star Motel with Studio-Kitchens: 1950s Extended-Stay Lodging and Retreat Center

The New Star Motel with Studio-Kitchens: 1950s Extended-Stay Lodging and Retreat Center

3 out of 5
13810 Old 215 Frontage Rd Moreno Valley CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Moreno Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Hampton Indoor Tennis Center and Round1 Bowling & ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
I enjoyed our stay, Harry was very welcoming and was very attentive to our needs. The rooms were clean and humble. Loved the decorations of the 1950 and the amenities. He even had a Atari game in the room! Come here and rest your head highly recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

The New Star Motel with Studio-Kitchens: 1950s Extended-Stay Lodging and Retreat Center
Lagonita Lodge

Lagonita Lodge

3 out of 5
183 Lagonita Ln Big Bear Lake CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Big Bear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,049 reviews)
Everything! The room was spotless, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I especially appreciated how thoughtfully stocked the unit was, it had plates, utensils, basic kitchen appliances, dishwashing soap, dishwasher pods, kitchen towels, paper towels, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, ...

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Lagonita Lodge
7 Springs Inn & Suites

7 Springs Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
950 N Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Palm Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,933 reviews)
Clean room, staff was nice

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

7 Springs Inn & Suites
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Popular places to visit

View from along the perimeter trail

University of California, Riverside

Explore the campus of University of California, Riverside, during your travels in Riverside. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

University of California, Riverside
a gorgeous summer landscape at the Long Beach Convention Center with tall lush green palm trees and skyscrapers and office buildings in the skyline with blue sky in Long Beach California USA

Riverside Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at Riverside Convention Center during your trip to Riverside. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Riverside Convention Center
Ducks in lake at Lake Perris State Recreation Area

Lake Perris

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Perris during your travels in Moreno Valley. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Lake Perris
Hills and Mountains in Lake Perris State Recreation Area in Moreno Valley California

Lake Perris State Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Lake Perris State Recreation Area during your travels to Moreno Valley. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Another very good Aviation museum, aircraft outside and nicely spaced out for photos

March Field Air Museum

You can study the exhibits at March Field Air Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to March Air Reserve Base. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

March Field Air Museum
Cabazon Dinosaurs

Cabazon Dinosaurs

Enjoy a stop at Cabazon Dinosaurs, an entertaining place to visit in Cabazon. Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Cabazon Dinosaurs

Reviews of Riverside

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
153
5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
258
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
125
3 - Okay 22%
2 - Disappointing
13
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
11
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I’m from Riverside so I love it. This hotel had nothing to do with my opinion of Riverside

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Half an hour a way from the mountains and a half hour away from the beach. But a hard place to grow up in.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There are many things to do in Riverside.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It’s an ok city to stop to sleep in if you were traveling. There are a decent amount of bars if your into the bar scene

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We visited Castle park and the kids loved it and the prices were great

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Traffic.... everywhere

Cities near Riverside

Ontario which includes street scenes and night scenes

Ontario

Clouds in the Mountains

Corona

The traffic,the waking up early.That drizzling rain two weeks ago,was all worth it.Though the flowers are not quite open due to the rain,it was still an awesome site.Especially when the sun starts coming up. Different shades of colors are starting to be seen.The mountains becoming brighter due to the wildflowers covering them. I hope I can go back there one more time to enjoy the flowers open because the weather is warmer now.

Perris

“But pleasures are like poppies spread, You seize the flower, it's bloom is shed; Or, like the snow-fall in the river, A moment white, then melts forever.” ~Robert Burns I went in search of meadows with purple flowers among the orange poppies and was rewarded with this ~ a ring of yellow mustards. And a contrasting sky with rain clouds to the south. Due to the recent winter rains in Southern California, hillsides are bursting with colors of wildflowers. These hills especially are covered with mostly the poppies-California Flower. Soon the hills will turn brown unless we get more rains. Visitors are flocking to these hills by the thousands these past few weeks to witness this amazing phenomenon! Hope you enjoy! #ontheroad #ontheroadcontest

Lake Elsinore

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